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QUARTERLY CHAT 2024 - April, May, June

This is the place to share the good, the bad, and yes, even the ugly of what is happening in your life with people who care and will support you through them.

GREAT FINISHES 2024 APRIL MAY JUNE

Startin off with a bang! Trifari https://www.ebay.com/itm/186366662184?hash=item2b64519628%3Ag%3AAQ0AAOSwcEFmBWaX&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5336393638&customid=&toolid=10049 Unusual Florenza https://www.ebay.com/itm/335317861520?...

The family of Schreiner Jewelry Post

The family of Schreiner Jewelry are still alive and kicking. Mom, Terry, is 89, and can't believe how my parents, and grandfathers creations have become so collectable. My dad's , Ambros, famous ruffle pin retailed for $7.50 in the mid 1950ss. It now...

Our ID'd Makers Marks

I am starting this topic in the hopes that we can create a permanent resource for our members. Please add images and research information for any Modern or Vintage Jewelry Marks.

Research & Reference Links Library

This Topic is for the sole purpose of providing resources for the accurate identification of items in our personal collections and to be placed for sale on ebay. Please feel free to add Links to Sites that you have found helpful.

Help with Southwest Copper Bracelet

I am hoping someone might recognize a Maker for this Bracelet.I still have no camera so I cannot post a picture of my Bracelet.This is a link to a sold Bracelet that is the same as mine except for the Concho attached to the front.http://www.horsekeep...

What are these purple stones ?

I have this vintage Karla Jordan necklace with purple/lilac beads, can anyone tell me what this stone is ? Thank you !

Joan Rivers Bow Pin with Thing on the back ?

I have looked all over and have not seen this bow by Joan Rivers and it has this thing that moves up or down I guess it is for a charm or something it is on the pin part but does not slide off. Did I find a RARE PIN ?

Help With New Texture

I got this great necklace on my trip it is an owl made with leather and rhinestones. It has a very unique texture on the back and I'm wondering if anyone recognizes it?

Stone help please

Hi folks. Are these stones just red AB cabochons or do they have a particular name? I looked on Sandy's Image Event page and did not see these. Thanks!

Help with description Mazer Bros. Brooch

I found this yesterday and need help with a description as I cannot find one like it. Maybe 1950's, just a guess. It is so heavily plated, I thought it was Coro at first but turned out to be Mazer Bros.Could the plating be Rhodium? I think it is so b...

ALL plastic french clip earrings help

So this is another new one for me that I have not seen. They marked MOD. DEP. which from what I have found this meansmodele depose= registered design. Any other information/help would be greatly appreciated.

I think these are Antique Jade earrings but not sure need your help

I know they are old and the post have screw on back and the one that is still there is marked sterling. I think they are carved one has a small piece missing on the corner. Are they jade or junk should I list or trash. They are pretty. I have not cle...

Help with two Necklace/Earring Sets

Does anyone recognize the Florenza set? What is the estimated age on it? The clear stone set I just need help describing. Thank you sooo much, having writer's block...

Vintage / Antique Euro Cameo Bracelet ?

Hello Joolies ,This one needs some loving . She has seen better days . Found this at a flea market , didn't pay much . Loved the look of the filigree . The clasp is different , a small rod slides open . There is a mark that is very hard to read . Und...

Pearl Care

Hello Joolies ,A fine Jeweler told my mother that it is good once a week to wipe her pearls with a wet washcloth and then set them in the sun for 1 hour on each side . Everything I see on the internet says keep them out of direct sunlight . We wanted...

Advice please on how to say NO gently

I have had numerous emails from folks all over the place asking me to "end an auction early." I don't do that, but am finding it hard to say NO without sounding terrible. What are some of your favorite responses when someone asks to end an auction ea...

Some questions on a few bangles made of different materials

I know it's probably very difficult to get an answer from just a pic but maybe someone recognizes something Anywho, here it goes These appear to be wood, kinda rosewood in color What do you think?This white one is cold to the touch but not glass What...

WEEK-END BLING

Show us what you found this week. This is my best bling this week ..... my first great-grandson! Athens was 7 pounds 12 oz and 21 1/2 inches long with lots of hair.

Could use the group's collective insight on a few unsigned pieces!

I just uncovered another banker's box full of pieces I haven't looked at for the past ten years (3 moves!). I've primarily been collecting gold and platinum pieces recently, so am very rusty on mid-century costume designers. The experts here may reco...